866.580.1036
- Grace and Carlton Parkinson v. West Paces Ferry Hospital, (1989) $4,088,536 Verdict
- Young v. Beers Construction et al, (2003) $1,500,000 Fulton State Court, Mediated result
- Laird v. Pensky, Bronx, NY. $1,200,000 Settled During Trial, Plaintiff Determined More than 50% at Fault
- Clinard v. Morgan Southern Trucking, (1997) $550,000
Settlement - Hobrook v. Hartsock, Forsyth County, (2000) $192,500 during litigation
Truck Accidents
Truck crashes can be deadly
When a truck and a car meet, the result is often disastrous, especially if you are in the car. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger car barely hits 4,000 pounds. Even the most minor truck accident can cause death or severe injuries, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Torn ligaments
- Disfigurement
- Burns
In a truck accident, who is at fault?
Truck drivers are bound by the law of negligence and those who drive unsafely or break the rules of the road are negligent. In addition to state and local driving regulations that all drivers must follow, truck drivers and their companies must also adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which include the following:
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Truckers are required to keep a driving log and maintenance records for their truck. These reports can be a crucial element in determining negligence in a truck accident case.
Fighting on your behalf
Trucking companies involved in interstate commerce are required by federal law to maintain liability insurance. Since the truck driver, the trucking company, and the insurance company bear the financial responsibility for injuries and damages the driver may cause, these insurance policies can aggregate or exceed over a million dollars.
At Robert S. Windholz, LLC, we fight for you. We are not intimidated by trucking or insurance companies, and we do not back down in our quest to secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact Robert S. Windholz, LLC today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to money damages for the harm caused by the accident. Based in Alpharetta, we have represented victims of personal injury and wrongful death throughout Atlanta and North Georgia since 1973. Contact us today for a free phone consultation regarding your personal injury case.
